General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 53, 000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2023, GEODIS generated €11.6 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2025-14888  

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Temporary

Contract duration

Until October 2025

Function

Operational activities - Freight Administration

Job title

Freight Forwarder Sea M/F

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

Full time temporary position from March - October 2025.
Placed in Göteborg, Sweden.

Job description

As a sea freight forwarder, you have overall control of the customer's goods flow and are responsible for your own assignments from booking to invoicing. You work independently with transport solutions for goods from suppliers in Europe to end customers worldwide and have daily contact with customer representatives, suppliers, and colleagues within the GEODIS network.

Your job responsibilities include:
- Planning and booking transport according to customer call-offs
- Delivery monitoring/deviation reporting
- Issuing transport documents
- Invoicing and cost control
- Actively working with customer care and providing our customers with the best service experience
- Contributing to the team's development and improvement of working methods, routines, and processes

Applicant's profile

- Fluent in Swedish and English, in speech and writing.
- Experience from working with sea freight forwarding, primarily in exports.
- Good knowledge about the Swedish freight forwarding industry and market.
- Post-secondary education in logistics or freight forwarding is a merit.
- It is a plus if you have experience in using CargoWise1.

This role is suitable for someone who is solution-oriented and enjoys having regular customer contact. We see good collaboration as the key to success, so we believe that you thrive in a team and actively contribute to the group's work and common goals. You are committed to always providing good service and delivering your work with high quality. We also believe that you take your own initiative to drive your work forward and have a structured way of working.

Working time (%)

100

Monthly Salary

Will be discussed during interview.

Position location

Position place

Europe, Sweden, Gothenburg

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

ASSOCIATE DEGREE / VOCATIONAL STUDIES

Years of experience in similar position

Junior (1 to 5 years of experience)